Beyond the Diagnosis: Understanding ADHD in Adult Women 8/15/25

CEU Creations presents:
Beyond the Diagnosis: Understanding ADHD in Adult Women

FEATURING:

• Insights into how ADHD uniquely impacts women across hormonal life stages – puberty through menopause
• Practical tools for accurate diagnosis and evidence-based treatment planning in adult clients

EVENT INFO:

Friday, August 15, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eastern time

COST:

Early Bird Registration: $74.99
After July 22nd, registration is: $99.99
Unlimited CE Bundle Members: FREE

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 5 Clinical CE credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact hours
Psychologists
APA – 5 CE credit
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact hours
NY State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact hours
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 Contact hours

Attendance or applied credit certificate available for other credentials.
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credits.

Target Audience: Social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses, and case managers

OVERVIEW:

This 5-hour intermediate-level continuing education training provides a comprehensive exploration of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adulthood, with an emphasis on the unique experiences of women. While ADHD has traditionally been studied and diagnosed in children—often boys—many women remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed well into adulthood. This session examines the biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors contributing to underdiagnosis in women, explores the impact of hormones across the female lifespan, and discusses the clinical implications of ADHD in areas such as identity, relationships, parenting, and workplace functioning.

Participants will gain skills in the clinical assessment and diagnosis of adult ADHD, with tools tailored to capture the internalized and masked symptoms often seen in women. The course also reviews evidence-based treatments, including psychotherapy, coaching, medication, and psychosocial supports, to assist clinicians in developing effective, culturally competent, and individualized interventions. Case vignettes and lived experience narratives will illustrate the complexity of ADHD presentation in adult women.

This training is appropriate for mental health professionals working with adult clients and will equip participants with the tools and knowledge to better support adult women navigating life with ADHD.

OBJECTIVES:

By attending this training, you will be able to:

• Describe the core diagnostic criteria and neurobiological underpinnings of ADHD in adulthood, including how the condition presents differently in women across the lifespan.
• Analyze the impact of gender biases and hormonal fluctuations (e.g., menstruation, pregnancy, perimenopause) on the presentation and diagnosis of ADHD in women.
• Identify common co-occurring conditions in women with ADHD and explain how these may influence clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Apply evidence-based assessment tools and culturally competent clinical interviewing techniques to accurately assess and diagnose ADHD in adult women.
• Evaluate treatment modalities—including psychotherapy, coaching, and pharmacologic interventions—and construct individualized care plans that support women with ADHD in various life domains.

AGENDA (all times are Eastern):

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Log in and Networking
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Presentation (includes 10-minute break)
3:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. Midway Reset
3:40 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Presentation (includes 10-minute break)

PRESENTER BIO:

Megan D’Angelo, MA, LMHC, and ADHD Coach

Megan D’Angelo, MA, LMHC, is a licensed counselor with over 13 years of experience working within the mental health field. Over the past 13 years, Megan has worked with children and adults in a variety of settings including private practice, group practice, and community agencies.

Megan currently runs a solo private practice. In her practice, Megan primarily serves neurodiverse individuals, new mothers, people struggling with bipolar disorder, and those loving a family member struggling with addiction.
Surrounded by ADHD in both her professional and personal life, Megan also practices ADHD coaching for executive functioning challenges. In coaching, she combines her passion for helping people with a forward-focused, creative, and empowering way to understand, accept, and manage ADHD symptoms.

Megan holds a bachelor’s degree in English and psychology from Augustana College. She earned her master’s in mental health counseling from Webster University. Megan is licensed to practice therapy in both Washington and Wisconsin.

Currently, Megan lives in Seattle, Washington, with her husband, son, two Siamese cats, and senior dog (her first baby). When she’s not in the office, you can find her reading, hiking, eating spicy food, and laughing with family and friends.

Coaching Instagram: @whateverworksadhd
Coaching email: [email protected]

COURSE PARTICIPATION INFORMATION:

To ensure you are ready to participate, please complete a short Test Drive on Zoom.

This live webinar is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions. A computer or mobile device is required. Zoom account is not required.

You will receive a reminder email approximately 24 hours prior to the start of the training and a link to join the webinar will be in your CEU Creations account under Member Profile.

To receive credit, you must log in on time, attend the entire presentation, and complete an online evaluation.

POST EVENT: When the training ends, your attendance will be processed using Zoom analytics. Once processed, the evaluation link will be available in your account. Once your evaluation is complete, your certificate will be available in your CEU Creations account within 24-72 hours. A certificate will not be issued unless the evaluation is complete.

Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.

FINE PRINT

SOCIAL WORKERS: CEU Creations, #1239, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/24-11/22/27. Social workers completing this course receive 5 Clinical continuing education credits.
CEU Creations, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0616. This activity is approved for 5 Contact hours.

PSYCHOLOGISTS: 5 CE Credits 
CEU Creations is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CEU Creations maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

COUNSELORS: 5 Contact hours
 CEU Creations has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6941. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  CEU Creations is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
CEU Creations, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0199. This activity is approved for 5 Contact hours.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELORS: This course is not approved for NAADAC Contact hours.

NURSES: 5 Contact hours. CEU Creations is an approved provider of nursing CEs through the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number: CEP17905. All states retain their own licensing authority through their own boards. Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure transferability of the CE credits.

Cancellation Policy: Registrants must cancel their registration in their CEU Creations account. No email, faxes, or mail cancellations will be accepted. Cancellation fee: $25. Refunds will not be given for cancellations within five (5) business days prior to the workshop date.

Accessibility Accommodations: At CEU Creations, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all individuals. We strive to ensure our continuing education content, website, and services are usable by everyone, regardless of ability. We are continually working to enhance accessibility and user experience for all of our users. If you encounter any barriers, have questions, or wish to request accommodations, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact us at [email protected] and a member of our team will review your message and respond promptly.

Event Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy: In the event that CEU Creations cancels or reschedules an event, registered participants will be given the option to receive a full refund, a credit toward a different event of the same value, or to transfer their registration to the rescheduled date.